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1. 1. www.tacomadailyindex.com

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   Published on: 3/13/2003   Last Visited: 3/13/2003

   Washington communities have until April 15 to apply for $248,375 in federal 2003 Pre-Disaster Mitigation planning grants, according to Mary Best, state hazard mitigation program manager with the Washington Emergency Management Division (WEMD).
   
   Best said WEMD intends to recommend a minimum of five community pre-disaster grant applicants to the Department of Homeland Security. The grants, which require a 25 percent non-federal local match, are to be used to develop all hazard mitigation plans to prevent damage in future emergencies or disasters.
   
   "Pre-disaster mitigation plans will enable local, state and federal emergency management agencies to identify a wide array of projects that reduce vulnerability to hazards and the potential damage of a major disaster," Best said.
   
   Applications submitted by the April 15 deadline will be competitively judged with grant awards to be made later this year.
   
   These pre-disaster hazard mitigation grants can be awarded only to state and local governments, certain non-profit organizations or institutions that serve a public function with critical facilities, federally recognized tribal governments, or recognized Special Purpose Districts.
   
   More information can be found at the WEMD Website at: www.wa.gov/wsem/.

2. 2. Washington Disaster Center Message Board

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   Published on: 3/23/2001   Last Visited: 5/14/2001

   Olympia , WA , March 23 , 2001 -- Public agencies from across the state will have until April 30 , 2001 , to identify hazard mitigation projects that could be funded under grants from Nisqually Earthquake hazard mitigation money , according to Marty Best , state mitigation officer with the Washington Emergency Management Division ( WEMD ).
   
   We are seeking a wide range of projects that reduce hazard vulnerability and the potential of damage in a major disaster , said Best. Eligibility for funding under the HMGP is limited to State and local governments , certain private non-profit organizations or institutions that serve a public function with critical facilities , federally recognized tribal governments , or recognized Special Purpose Districts.
   
   Because of the large scale damage to public facilities in the Nisqually Earthquake disaster , as much as $ 41 million could be available for the hazard mitigation grants , Best said. The federal government pays for 75 percent of the grants , and 25 percent is a non-federal share.
   
   Applicants must submit a letter of intent and a project fact sheet by April 30. After an initial review and approval of applicant letters , public agencies will prepare detailed applications for grants that will be awarded on a competitive basis next fall.
   
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   > Public Agencies May Apply For Hazard Mitigation Grants > > Olympia , WA , March 23 , 2001 -- Public agencies from across the state will have until April 30 , 2001 , to identify hazard mitigation projects that could be funded under grants from Nisqually Earthquake hazard mitigation money , according to Marty Best , state mitigation officer with the Washington Emergency Management Division ( WEMD ) . > > We are seeking a wide range of projects that reduce hazard vulnerability and the potential of damage in a major disaster , said Best. Eligibility for funding under the HMGP is limited to State and local governments , certain private non-profit organizations or institutions that serve a public function with critical facilities , federally recognized tribal governments , or recognized Special Purpose Districts. > > Because of the large scale damage to public facilities in the Nisqually Earthquake disaster , as much as $ 41 million could be available for the hazard mitigation grants , Best said. The federal government pays for 75 percent of the grants , and 25 percent is a non-federal share. > > Applicants must submit a letter of intent and a project fact sheet by April 30.

3. 3. US federal rules require new hazard mitigation plans / Emergency Management / By category / News / Knowledge - Risknowlogy - Experts in risk, reliability and safety

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   Published on: 7/9/2002   Last Visited: 2/5/2008

   For more information on local hazard mitigation planning, contact Marty Best, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, at (253) 512-7073, or Joan Sterling, Hazard Mitigation Project Supervisor, at (253) 512-7079.